The LOVING Leader

LOVING Leadership for Flourishing with Dr. Matthew Lee

Keywords leadership, love, emotional intelligence, human flourishing, community, transformation, workplace culture, fear, vulnerability, co-creation Summary In this episode of the Loving Leader Podcast, Dr. Matthew Lee and host Jasmine Bellamy explore the transformative power of love in leadership. They discuss how love can be an active force in leadership, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the communal nature of love. The conversation delves into the distinction between experience and encounter, the impact of fear versus love in the workplace, and the six practices of a loving leader. They also touch on Viktor Frankl's definition of love and the potential for creating a beloved community through leadership. To Learn More about Dr. Matt Lee: Baylor University [https://www.baylorisr.org/about-baylorisr/professors/matthew-lee/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-t-lee-663548209/%E2%81%A0] Love & Human Flourishing [https://internationaljournalofwellbeing.org/index.php/ijow/article/view/4663/1281]- by Tyler VanderWeele and Matthew T. Lee Leadership for Human Flourishing [https://academic.oup.com/book/60860?login=false] To learn more about: The LOVING Leader Praxis Community, our reflective action-learning cohorts, and one-on-one Coaching Sessions—a space to reflect, integrate, and take inspired action as you explore what it means to live into the LOVING Leader framework in your unique context, visit us online [www.thelovingleader.org]at www.thelovingleader.org Follow The LOVING Leader on:  Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-loving-leader/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thelovingleader?igsh=em1qdXBkOWJwNmM0&utm_source=qr%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Wholeness as a Leadership Strategy with Gustavo Santos

Keywords leadership, love-centered leadership, multi-potentialite, well-being, vulnerability, creativity, agency, organizational culture, personal growth, holistic leadership Summary In this conversation, Jasmine Bellamy and Gustavo Santos explore the transformative power of love-centered leadership, emphasizing the importance of well-being, vulnerability, and multi-potentiality in leadership roles. They discuss how traditional leadership models often overlook the value of multi-potentialites and the need for leaders to embrace a holistic approach to well-being. The dialogue highlights the significance of personal agency and the necessity to unlearn societal norms that hinder authentic leadership. Ultimately, the conversation inspires listeners to cultivate deeper connections and foster a culture of love and creativity in their organizations. Takeaways Fear-based leadership creates burnout and disconnection. Love-centered leadership transforms teams from the inside out. Multi-potentialites bring unique value to organizations. Well-being is essential, not an accessory, to leadership. Leaders must recognize the gifts of multi-potentialites. Agency is crucial for personal and professional growth. Vulnerability fosters deeper connections in leadership. Unlearning societal norms is necessary for authentic leadership. Engaging in holistic practices enhances well-being. Finding joy in connection fuels creativity and innovation. To learn more about Gustavo Santos: https://www.quilombo.org [https://www.quilombo.org]  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavohrsantos?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app%E2%81%A0] To learn more about: The LOVING Leader Praxis Community, our reflective action-learning cohorts, and one-on-one Coaching Sessions—a space to reflect, integrate, and take inspired action as you explore what it means to live into the LOVING Leader framework in your unique context, visit us at www.thelovingleader.org Follow The LOVING Leader on:  Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-loving-leader/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thelovingleader?igsh=em1qdXBkOWJwNmM0&utm_source=qr%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Behind Beliefs, Behavior & The Brain with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne

In this enlightening episode, Jasmine Bellamy and Dr. Maiysha Clairborne delve into the intricate connections between beliefs, behaviors, and the brain. Discover how love-centered leadership can transform organizational culture by integrating neuroscience, communication, and behavior. Dr. Clairborne shares insights on how leaders can shift from fear-based patterns to fostering environments of trust and creativity. Tune in to explore practical tools for nurturing psychological safety and emotional intelligence in the workplace. Join us as we reimagine leadership through the power of love and the science of the brain. To Learn More about Dr. Maiysha Clairborne: Mind ReMapping Academy [https://mindremappingacademy.com/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmaiysha?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios%E2%81%A0] To listen to our prior conversations on Behind Beliefs, Behaviors, and The Brain: Your Communication Podcast: Love, Hope, And Joy as Resistance with Jasmine Bellamy [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-beliefs-behaviors-and-the-brain-your/id1736747702?i=1000700590714] The Practice of Love in Leadership with Jasmine Bellamy [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-beliefs-behaviors-and-the-brain-your/id1736747702?i=1000681433879] To learn more about: The LOVING Leader Praxis Community, our reflective action-learning cohorts, and one-on-one Companioning Sessions—a space to reflect, integrate, and take inspired action as you explore what it means to live into the LOVING Leader framework in your unique context, visit us at www.thelovingleader.org [www.thelovingleader.org] Follow The LOVING Leader on:  Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-loving-leader/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thelovingleader?igsh=em1qdXBkOWJwNmM0&utm_source=qr] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Love as a KPI with Utibe Bassey

What if love—not fear—was the most transformative strategy in leadership? In this inaugural episode of The LOVING Leader Podcast, host Jasmine Bellamy is joined by Utibe Bassey, Vice President of Customer Experience at Dominion Energy and author of the new book Love as a KPI. Together, they explore how love—anchored as a key measure of organizational success—reshapes the way we lead, the way we work, and the way organizations flourish. This conversation invites us to reimagine the future of work as a system designed to help people become the most loving version of themselves. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why centering love as a “KPI” is both bold and practical. * How leaders can measure success through relationships, not just results. * Why burnout and disengagement reflect a leadership crisis—not a productivity problem. * Practical ways to begin leading with love in your context today. Because the future of work is Love. For more information about Utibe Bassey [https://www.loveasakpi.com/] To learn more about: The LOVING Leader Praxis Community, our reflective action-learning cohorts, and one-on-one Companioning Sessions—a space to reflect, integrate, and take inspired action as you explore what it means to live into the LOVING Leader framework in your unique context, visit us at www.thelovingleader.org Follow The LOVING Leader on: Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-loving-leader/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thelovingleader?igsh=em1qdXBkOWJwNmM0&utm_source=qr] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Introducing The LOVING Leader Podcast

Welcome to The LOVING Leader Podcast—a countercultural approach to leadership where people and organizations flourish. In this trailer, host Jasmine Bellamy—love scholar-practitioner, business and culture transformer, and joyful disruptor—shares why the future of work will not be built by fear, but by love. Here’s what you can expect: conversations and reflections on leading with love—listening deeply, being vulnerable, doing the inner work, nurturing growth, and recognizing and offering the gifts in ourselves and others. Learn more and register for the next cohort of the The LOVING Leader Praxis Community, explore One-on-One Companioning Sessions, and join the movement at TheLovingLeader.org [https://thelovingleader.org/]. Follow along on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thelovingleader] or LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-loving-leader/?viewAsMember=true] for reflections, practices, and community connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]